Credit unions in Nebraska have looked to Lustgarten Dudzinski for experienced legal guidance since its founding partner, Steven J. Lustgarten, began representing Bell Federal Credit Union back in 1972. Lustgarten Dudzinski has worked with local credit unions and the National Credit Union Association over the years by guiding them in complying with federal regulations and managing day-to-day operations. Lustgarten Dudzinski continues to help credit unions manage their legal risks and grow their bottom lines today.
Protecting the Rights of Credit Unions, Banks and Lenders
Lustgarten Dudzinski offers credit unions advice and representation with respect to traditional issues faced by credit unions, banks and other lenders. These issues often include the following:
- Compliance with state and federal regulations
- Contract drafting and review
- Real estate foreclosures
- Day-to-day operations
- Collections and Bankruptcy
- Secured and unsecured financing
- Commercial loans
Our firm’s attorneys bring more than 80 years of legal experience and regular contact with its credit union clients. This ongoing relationship means clients’ needs are regularly reviewed and met, often preventing expensive problems from arising in the first place. Our approach keeps credit union’s money where it belongs: with the credit union and its members.
We have experience in advocating for clients in bankruptcy-related litigation matters, including avoidance actions, objections to discharge, dischargeability actions, preference claims, subordination claims, plan confirmation objections, relief from stay motions, and other disputes under the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, we regularly represent clients in breach of contract cases, actions under guaranties, replevin actions, and fraudulent transfer claims. Lustgarten Dudzinski advises its clients with respect to newer regulatory concerns such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other federal and state regualtions.
